Paolo Boi (poker player)

Paolo Boi is an Italian semi-amateur[1] midstakes[2] poker player most known for finishing first in the $3,000 Midstakes Major (Bracelet Event #60) at the World Series of Poker 2024 gaining the biggest share of the $4,733,910 prizepool within a score for $676,990.[1]

Paolo Boi
ResidenceOlbia, Italy
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)1
European Poker Tour
Money finish(es)2
Information last updated on 24 August 2024.

In April 2023, Boi finished 7th in a side-event at the European Poker Tour €2,200 No Limit Hold'em - FPS High Roller (Event 15).[3]

Boi's playing style is a testament of the more aggressive all-ins from the short stacks in the modern game with a big blind ante with Boi pushing all-in while shortstacked with hands like 9 6; and J 8; while at a stack depth of around 5BB;[4] and A 3 while holding around 10BB.[5]

As of August 2024, Boi's total live tournament winnings exceeds $850,000.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Taldir, Maxime (28 June 2024). "Paolo Boi Stages Impressive Comeback to Win Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em ($676,900)". PokerNews. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Paolo Boi's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Paolo Boi Biography". PokerNews. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em - EVENT UPDATES". WSOP.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em - EVENT UPDATES". WSOP.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.